Compliance and Investigations

With extensive expertise in Compliance and Investigations, DFDL helps clients manage risks and meet regulatory standards across South and Southeast Asia. Our team provides strategic advice on anti-bribery, anti-corruption, data protection, and corporate governance. We assist in conducting internal investigations, developing compliance programs, and ensuring adherence to local and international regulations, leveraging our regional network for cross-border matters.

Key Credentials

  • Sime Darby Plantation in a regulatory compliance project arising out of alleged US trade violations regarding forced labour brought by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the Department of Homeland Security in Myanmar.
  • A Japanese trading and investment company in relation to the preparation of guidelines on bribery regulations in major ASEAN countries.
  • A dietary supplement company in relation to advising on data protection and privacy compliance issues involving the review and revision of various group-wide template agreements, including intra-group cross-border data transfers; distributor/vendor data collection and processing agreements.
  • A global chain of coffeehouses in connection with Lao law advice on data breach notification requirements.
  • An Indian multinational pharmaceutical company on an ongoing investigation regarding bribery allegations that are levelled against the company in several jurisdictions including review of marketing campaigns on based on its ethical and marketing guidelines on Myanmar laws.
  • A French global luxury goods company in relation anti-money laundering requirements for Myanmar and Cambodia regarding their operation and their guidelines for fashion and leather goods, watches and jewelry, selective distribution, and hospitality businesses.
  • A global online music streaming app in relation to assistance on PDPA and GDPR gap analysis and additional clarifications in accordance with Thai law.
  • A Chinese multinational technology and entertainment company in relation to reviewing the draft Privacy Policy with a Vietnamese law perspective and advising on data law issues, review the legal compliance document.

How We Can Help

  • Compliance Programs: Develop anti-bribery, fraud, and corruption measures; AML policies; and antitrust guidelines.
  • Governance and Ethics: Advise on corporate governance, director duties, and code of ethics.
  • Data Privacy: Ensure data protection and privacy compliance.
  • Training and Guidelines: Provide in-house training and establish marketing, hospitality, gifts, and entertainment regulations.
  • Risk Management: Conduct internal investigations, risk assessments, and routine compliance reviews.